Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
80CCDB
RGB
128, 204, 219
HSL
190, 56%, 68%
HSB
190, 42%, 86%
CMYK
42, 7, 0, 14
LAB
78, -22, -15
LCH
78, 27, 215
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 212
XYZ
43, 53, 75
LUV
78, -35, -20
HWB
190, 50%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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